( 1 ) IN this Rule the order of dismissal passed in the disciplinary proceeding against the petitioner is under challenge. The facts of the case, inter alia, are as under: The petitioner was an employee under the West Bengal State Electricity Board as a Store-Keeper, Grade II, Chanchal (O and M) Sub-division in the district of Malda. As the Store-Keeper, the petitioner's functions included to keep accounts of the goods kept in the store and also to keep a register regarding delivery of goods from the store on the basis of order or slip issued by the authority. In April, 1979 there was a severe storm in various parts of Malda district including Chanchal Sub-division and as a result a large number of electric poles were broken and electric lines were damaged. Immediate action was taken and the contractors went at work for the restoration of supply and for this work the contractors were supplied materials on the basis of "loan Slip" on the instruction of the Assistant Engineer, Chanchal. The Accountant of Internal Audit raised objection for the irregular procedure and the Assistant Engineer by a letter, dated 31st July, 1979 requested the Divisional Engineer, Malda to